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The Top 100 Films of 2014

The Top 100 Films of 2014

As of publication, I’ve clocked in 242 2014 films. It’s a fitting number, one that isn’t totally, completely, batshit crazy. Ok, maybe it is. Of those 242, I have culled a list of 100 films that’re more than worthy of your attention. This handcrafted numerical scroller has been designed with the kind of meticulous craft...

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SIFF Capsule Recap #8: FRANK, THE GRAND SEDUCTION, VENUS IN FUR, GOLD

SIFF Capsule Recap #8: FRANK, THE GRAND SEDUCTION, VENUS IN FUR, GOLD

It’s almost hard to believe that SIFF is winding down to a close but thems the facts. With series eight now closed out, that leaves eight more films to do. Pressure is on. With this capsule review series now in the tail end, I can safely say that SIFForty has certainly had a wealth of...

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2014 SIFF Offers 435 Films, I Offer 25 Must Sees

2014 SIFF Offers 435 Films, I Offer 25 Must Sees

Update June 3: More reviews added, no standing replacements. Update May 17: Seeing that some of these didn’t live up to expectation, some prior “Must Sees” have been yanked and new additions have taken their place. After all, who doesn’t love some corrections and omissions?! For its 40th, the Seattle International Film Festival is again...